How to Get a Loan for Physicians

Looking for commercial loans for physicians? Try the SBA. This $210,000 physicians loan was issued by a California bank.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in El Centro, California was able to borrow $210,000 from Cathay Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $105,000 of this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PHYSICIANS
EL CENTRO, CA 92243

SBA Loan Lender

CATHAY BANK
1420 E VALLEY BLVD
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801

This lender processed this bank loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

621111 - Physicians

Loan Approval Date

10/30/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$210,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $210,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $105,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

If you need to find money for a business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Cathay Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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